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On the recordMarch 2, 2015
I understand Congress' concern about the risk that we would accept. And I welcome ideas about how to constrain the authorities that Congress would provide so that you feel more comfortable with the authority you are giving.
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Rob Wittman
Republican · Virginia

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Wittman acknowledges Congress' concerns about risks in military capacity decisions.

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